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Yesterday at Tribeca: Baby Mama

The Tribeca Film Festival's movie marathon kicked off in Midtown Manhattan last night, with the screening of Baby Mama, which stars funny girls Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. What's the movie about? Poehler's husband, actor Will Arnett, wouldn't give away the plot. "I don't want to ruin it!" he joked. "It's a real mystery. Have you ever seen The Crying Game? It's veeeery similar."

It turns out the film tells the story of a successful but infertile business executive (Fey) who hires a trailer-trash surrogate mom (Poehler) to carry a baby to term. And oh, baby, boldface names certainly showed up for the premiere. Cast members Steve Martin, Dax Shepard, and Sigourney Weaver all zipped down the Ziegfeld Theater's half-a-block-long red carpet, whereas race-car driver and Sports Illustrated swimsuit hottie Danica Patrick took more of a stroll. Padma Lakshmi looked divine in a Lanvin dress, a pair of Jimmy Choos, and a Chanel belt, and Chevy Chase had his daughter in tow. "We love these girls," said Chase, referring to the Baby Mama stars, "and we are looking forward to laughing." Robert De Niro was also spotted.NBC was out in full force: 30 Rockers Judah Friedlander, Keith Powell, and Lonny Ross showed their support alongside SNLers Molly Shannon, Chris Kattan, and Fred Armisen, while Nightly News anchor Brian Williams surveyed the scene. "I just met Faye Dunaway, still the record holder for the longest on-screen kiss, in Thomas Crown Affair," he said. After what seemed like nine months, Poehler and Fey finally got to the end of the red carpet. Looking relieved, Poehler said, "All I have to do now is sit down and watch the movie!" —Jessica Flint